Mobility Assistance in Treasure Lake, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Treasure Lake, PA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Clearfield County)

179

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dubois)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clearfield County)

About 259 Treasure Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 22% in Clearfield County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

179 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Treasure Lake that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency and Punxsutawney Home Health Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Treasure Lake compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Treasure Lake	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.9%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,290	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around Treasure Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
DuBois, PA	3.7 mi	1,391	24%
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	30%
Ridgway, PA	18 mi	768	14%
Brookville, PA	19 mi	929	18%
Punxsutawney, PA	20 mi	1,540	25%
St. Marys, PA	22 mi	3,353	12%

Home health agencies serving Treasure Lake (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	99 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415

Emergency hospitals near Treasure Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Dubois	Dubois, PA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(814) 371-2200
Penn Highlands Brookville	Brookville, PA	19 mi	4 of 5	(814) 849-2312

Straight-line miles from the center of Treasure Lake. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Treasure Lake

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $8,858 monthly median income of Treasure Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Treasure Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Treasure Lake?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $8,858 monthly median income of Treasure Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Treasure Lake, PA